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Current Events 
Current Events
Students are to complete a weekly current events report using the following rubric as part of their Weekly Current Events Project
Rubric Code: YX43533
By pinkmomma3
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Subject: Geography  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Current Events Rubric
100 %
  Meets Standards

25 pts

Approaching Standards

20 pts

Below Standards

15 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

5 pts

Article/Source

Article topics or area of intrest will be given on the weekly basis. Most topics will be based on the current Geography unit.
Meets Standards

The article/source is current and related to a topic or event currently being discussed in Geography class. The article is reliable and contains at least 5 paragraphs. The article (cut out or photocopied) was submitted with Current Events report.
Approaching Standards

The article/source is from a reliable source and about a topic currently being discussed in Geography class but is either not current (older than 3 weeks), and/or too short (less than 5 paragraphs). A copy of the article was submitted with the report.
Below Standards

The article/source is from an unreliable source (search internet for list) Questions ask the teacher.
The article is about a topic currently being discussed in Geography but is not current and too short. A copy of the article was submitted with the report.
Does Not Meet Standards

The article/source chosen has no relevance to this Geography unit or current class topics. The article/source is from an unreliable source and was not submitted with report.
Report

Meets Standards

The report is written/summarized in at least 3 paragraphs which contain at least 15-20 sentences. The summary is fluid and demonstrative of a clear understanding of the articles main idea.
Approaching Standards

The report/summary paragraphs are written in fewer than 3 paragraphs
A clear and fluid understanding of the main idea and important details is included.
Below Standards

The report/summary paragraphs are written in fewer than 3 paragraphs
The summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity or fluency.
Does Not Meet Standards

The report/summary is written in one paragraph, the source is plagiarized (cut and paste without citations) and there is no demonstration of clear understanding of the articles main idea.
Personal Reflection/Application

Meets Standards

Your reaction to the article is included in the report (at least 5-6 sentences), and explains your reactions and opinions to the information within the article clearly. It is evident that the main ideas were understood.
Approaching Standards

Your reaction to the article is included in the report, but is a little short (3-5 sentences). Your opinions and reactions to the information within the article are clearly explained. It is evident that the main ideas were understood.
Below Standards

Your reaction to the article is included in the report, but is a little short (3-5 sentences). Your opinions and reactions to the information within the article are unclear. It is difficult to ascertain if the main ideas were understood.
Does Not Meet Standards

Personal reflection/Application is missing from report.
Integrity/Relevancy

Meets Standards

The report is written in the student's own words. Reading excerpts or quotations from the article are appropriately cited and it is clear that the student is aware of how the article is related to current class assignments/topics.
Approaching Standards

Most of the report is in the presenters own words. Reading excerpts from the article are appropriately cited. It is clear that the student is aware of how the article is related to current class assignments/topics.
Below Standards

The report is somewhat in the presenters own words.
Several excerpts from the article have been just reworded or "cut and paste." It is NOT clear if the student is aware of how the article is related to current class assignments/topics.
Does Not Meet Standards

The report has been grossly plagiarized. No citations have be annotated and no evidence is given to establish relevancy to current Geography topics.





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